tom_simes
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Evening all,
I'm booked up for a euro trip again this year - Nurburgring (both Nordschleife and F1 track) followed by Spa. As a result, it's time to get a helmet - both for safety and not least as it's compulsory at Spa!
I've been reading up and seen that many circuits don't allow roof down action with an open face helmet, so pretty sure I'll be going with a full face jobbie.
The two that have taken my fancy at the moment are the Sparco Club X1 or OMP Circuit, and surprisingly Demon Tweeks appears to be the cheapest when you take into consideration the free helmet bag.
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/helmets/omp-circuit-helmet - £72.73 posted, with smoked visor being £11.53.
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/helmets/sparco-club-x1-helmet - £78.00 posted, but smoked visor is £31.15!
What are your thoughts on the two helmets above, or would you recommend something else? I'm not planning on getting into motorsport, so don't believe I need anything that is FIA approved, although as always I'm happy to be proven wrong.
Would you also consider a smoked/dark visor to be worthwhile in a car like mine? There's been many a time on the road where the sun has been extremely bright over the top of the screen, and I wouldn't fancy having to shield my eyes from the sun whilst navigating Eau Rouge!
Cheers 
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VrsTurbo
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I've just used a motorbike helmet in the past cheap
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Jed D
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quote:
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I've just used a motorbike helmet in the past cheap
this
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Ben G
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Definitely get a smoked one if you plan on having the roof down. I've been there many a time and sunglasses are a must on the road, nevermind on a track when you're flat out.
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Ojc
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Get an open face helmet for the car, gives you much better field of vision
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Kyle T
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Get an open face helmet for the car, gives you much better field of vision
Not allowed if he's running without a roof with most TDOs.
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corsadonk
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Tweeks list some nice bike helmets in their bike section.
Motorcycle section.
[Edited on 17-02-2015 by corsadonk]
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gavin18787
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I just tried on a few at a local motorbike shop. Bottom of the range £40 one was plenty comfy enough and conformed to as much saftey regs as the more money ones.
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Chris F
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Just get the omp one me and will have. It's like £70
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Chris F
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I didn't read your post but have now. Roof up im will Ollie get an open faced. But for roof down and possible go karting get full faced. But fuck they hot!
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Steve
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Run with the roof up then lol
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DaveyLC
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Power rangers are so last century, how about being up to date with fashion by the one and only Master Chief?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_bHioelV6A
http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/look-like-halos-master-chief-federally-approved-motorcycle-helmet/
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Ojc
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Hi
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Fonz
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Get an open face helmet for the car, gives you much better field of vision
this is what i was told when i was looking about 5 years ago (probably by OJC) and have an OMP open face. it does the job and helps field of vision. i found one for sub £80 so cheap too...
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SteveoBC
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When you off to the Ring Tom?
You actually going out on track at Combe this year then?
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Darryl H
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I've got a full face, I don't think it obstructs that much vision and it's good for karting. Just got a new OMP full face which hopefully I'll be using at combe!
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tom_simes
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Heading out for the VLN on 25th April, then got a few days at the ring before heading to Spa on thurs 30th, and finally head home on Mon 4th May.
Does mean we miss the Combe opener this year though!
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The differences when talking about the Snell standards can be found on the Snell site.
They basically boil down to.
1. Visor port opening. The motorcycle helmets have a larger minimum size.
2. Liner flammability. Auto racing liners are fire resistant. Motorcycle are not.
3. Impact tests. Auto racing helmets have to undergo one extra style of anvil impacts to simulate the contact with a cage.
Some organizations do not allow the motorcycle helmets for HPDE. I would reccomend getting an SA--Special Applications (auto racing) rated helmet so you don't have to worry about it.
slightly different shape too usually
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quote:
Originally posted by tom_simes
Heading out for the VLN on 25th April, then got a few days at the ring before heading to Spa on thurs 30th, and finally head home on Mon 4th May.
Does mean we miss the Combe opener this year though!
well im down at the ring on the 1st-4th May, might see you there mate?
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tom_simes
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I doubt it Stevo, unless you guys are heading across to Spa at all - we leave the ring the day before you arrive! Are you guys getting the tunnel across? What time are you booked to return? May see you there.
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SteveoBC
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quote:
Originally posted by tom_simes
I doubt it Stevo, unless you guys are heading across to Spa at all - we leave the ring the day before you arrive! Are you guys getting the tunnel across? What time are you booked to return? May see you there.
Nah ferry from dover 60quid return cheap as chips come back on the monday 4th
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